Campfire Girls Receive Letter of Thanks for $120.62 Gift
Irene De Long receives a letter from J R Lem en manager of the Christian Home orphanage at Connell Muf expressing gratitude for a Christmas season donation of 120.62 from the Washington Campfire Girls raised in a recent tag day. The letter thanks the girls and supporters and hopes for continued sympathy and cooperation.
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Irene de Long
J. R. Lemen
Christian Home
Connell Muf
Washington
Clock Time Keeps On Track Amid Holiday Delays
A fragmented local item notes a clock keeping perfect time with hands described as "on the Atal" and a southwest window reference. It mentions Christmas savings at a Farmers and Merchants bank and a slogan “Then Bank That Service Built,” plus scattered lines about French anglers and cod.
Mrs Ed' Mérean Dies at County Hospital Brighton
BRIGHTON Dec 2 Mrs Ed Mérean died at two o'clock this morning at the county hospital after seventeen days there. She leaves her husband Edward Morgan and five children Hattie Carol Ina Nina and Robert with four sisters and two brothers. Body taken to parents home near Brighton. Funeral arrangements not complete. Charlies Stone Dead in Washington area man dies after throat cutting incident.
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Brighton
Ed’ Mérean
Edward Morgan
Hattie
Carol
Ina
Nina
Robert
Charles Stone
Charlies L. Stone
Mr. Stone
Washington
Barber Shop Moves to Rooms Under F M Bank Building
Jack Collins relocates his barber shop from the north of the F M Bank to rooms beneath the bank building that were once used by the American Legion boys. The space, originally planned as a barber shop, will host four chairs with Ben Wooster, Chas Cuttit and Thomas Deters assisting Collins.
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Jack Collins
F. & M. Hank
Bank
American Lerion Boys
Mr. Collins
Ben Wooster
Chas. Cuttit
Thomas Deters
Card of Thanks for Mrs Ethel Morgan
The family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of Mrs. Ethel Morgan. Edward Morgan and Mr and Mrs Schaeffer and family express appreciation.
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Ethel Morgan
Edward Morgan
Schaeffer
Fragmentary note on Swiss yodel as cow calling link
Incomplete text reflects a remark about the Swiss yodel used to call cows and mentions a Chautauqua tent audience reaction being unclear. The garbled lines mix language and dates, with no clear persons or organizations identifiable.
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Chautauqua
One Dollar to Join Red Cross
The article urges a one dollar membership in the Red Cross to fund relief work worldwide. It notes a Washington county roll call next week with enrollment at local banks and stores, and a meeting to organize for the year. It mentions population shifts in the United States and a brief note on frog skin toughness.
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Red Cross
Washington County
Washington National Bank
Commercial Savings Bank
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Aready
Peculiar Old Coins With Curious Nicknames Found
A fragment describes ancient West Indian coins with odd names. One coin is sealed "an gele" another nicknamed "hee" and a third called "unicorn" by a different culture. The note hints at varied linguistic echoes in old currency.
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West Ihdia
Toles Celebrates His 99th Birthday
C. W. Toles, father of Mrs. P. C. Woods on East Main Street, is 99 today. The family hosted a noon dinner with most relatives present. He remains in good health and active for his age, believed to be the oldest man in Washington county.
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C. W. Toles
P. C. Woods
East Main Street
Mr. Toles
Washington County
Blue Lodge Masons Elect New Officers
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M held its annual officer election yesterday evening naming Ww. T. Carson master L. B. Lupton senior warden J W Dayton junior warden L H Wallace treasurer Arthur Goodin secretary and E B Hammer J Ream and H T Carris as prospective Temple Building committee members with one to be chosen.
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Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Ww. T. Carson
L. B. Lupton
J. W. Dayton
L. H. Wallace
Arthur Goodin
E. B. Hammer
J. & Ream
H T. Carris
Temple Building Committee
Had Needle in boot Marie Landau Recovers at Lincoln
Marie Landau daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Landau of Mt Pleasant formerly of Washington and now teaching at Lincoln school four miles north of the city is rapidly recovering from foot surgery. A sewing needle half embedded since July was removed Monday at noon by K Stewart. She left the hospital Friday to stay with Miss Mildred Brinning until able to return home. Mrs Lillie Brinning Duensing will take her place at the school.
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Marie Landau
Frank Landau
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Lincoln School
K. Stewart
Mildred Brinning
Mount Pleasant
Lillie Brinning-Duensing
Barber Shop Moves to Bank Building Rooms
The barber shop relocates to rooms under the F. and M. Bank Building former American Legion space. New shop features shower and tub baths. Four barbers available with no waits and convenient hours. Jack Collins.
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F. & M. Bank
American Legion
Decision on bonus bond test case may come today
Des Moines December 2 noon reports indicate the state bonus board may reach a late afternoon decision on whether to create a test case for the 22.9 million dollar bond issue. All board members attended the morning session and another session was planned. Treasurer W J Burbank said a test case could aid bond sales. No bond denomination decision yet.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
State Bonus Board
W. J. Burbank
Burbank
Jury Deliberations Extend Without Verdict in Crawfordsville Case
Court reports four hours of jury deliberation in the First Savines bank of Crawfordsville versus W J Edgar for $4 000 notes with no verdict reached. The Chapin corporation case against A N Grady proceeds to jury selection with twelve jurors named, and other panels excused until next Tuesday. Trial developments center on Muscatine rendering plants and related suit, with attorneys listed from Muscatine Washington and Iowa City.
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Marning
Wagmy
First Savines Bank of
Crawfordsville
W. J. Edgar
Chapin
The
Chapin Corporation
A. N. Grady
Elmer Thoma
Wesley Engel
Frank Prymek
Mary Montgomery
A. E. Davis
Will Munro
C. E. Farrier
Jessie Augustine
M. M. Edmondson
Frank Miller
Margaret Duff
R. L. Cherry
Chagin Corporation
Maccatine
A. O. Grandy
Kalona
Herbert Thompson
G. Albee
Muscatine
T L. Brookhart
Get Along With Little Money on Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island in the Pacific Ocean is nearly moneyless with the entire population handling about 825 in a year. The article notes the island's minimal cash flow and suggests a lifestyle adapted to scarcity.
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Norfolk Island
Cucumber History Traced From Ancient Times to England
A fragment notes cucumbers long enjoyed as vegetables, cited by Virgil and other writers. It states cucumbers were first cultivated in England in 1583 after being introduced from the continent.
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England
Chinese Upper Class Women Spend Time Gossiping
A source argues that China’s upper class women devote little attention to serious affairs, preferring gossip and idleness as their main occupations.
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China
First Printing Press in the United States
Harvard College established the first U S printing press in 1689. The initial work printed was the Freemen Oath and the most famous publication was John Eliot's Indian Bible.
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United States
Harvard College
John Pirot
Poultry Buyers Seek Busy Market Ad on Page Two
Local buyers urge calls about poultry as they keep running their business. They purchase most poultry types and invite readers to check the market advertisement on page two for current prices.
London Health Center Teaches Proper Sneeze Technique
The London health center runs classes teaching proper sneeze etiquette for children and adults. Instructions cover covering the mouth with a tissue or elbow, disposing of tissues, and hand hygiene to reduce germ spread.
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London
Crab Is Champion Lifter At Local Show
A crab demonstrated surprising strength lifting a weight equivalent to 490 times its own body weight. The feat, described as an impressive average for crustacean lifters, drew attention at the event.
Little Benjamin and the cave cat tale
A four year old boy named Benjamin had a canary and a cat. An open cave door leads to the cat attempting to swallow a final morsel. Little Hema contemplates sadly and asks gently if mother will help.
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Benjamin
Hema
Ste
Luke Freezes in dine in Holwal district Japan
In Holwal district Japan on June 24, 1922 a severe unusual deep temperature drop was recorded. The event stands out as a rare seasonal anomaly with few prior instances noted in regional meteorological history.
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Asahitowan
Holwaldo
Japan
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